Continental Maintenance Engineer

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd; Cowpen Bewley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a permanent, full-time position in a busy manufacturing environment. You will diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, carry out preventative and reactive maintenance, and support continuous improvement to keep production lines running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will hold an apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering, have industrial maintenance experience, and demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or equivalent in mechanical/electrical maintenance.
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Strong fault-finding abilities in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Good understanding of planned preventative maintenance procedures and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical breakdowns, minimising downtime and disruption to production.
• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on plant, machinery and equipment.
• Complete electrical installation, repair and maintenance activities as required.
• Identify and resolve mechanical faults efficiently and effectively.
• Support maintenance and reliability of electrical systems, plant controls and associated equipment.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Liaise with maintenance supervisor to prioritise workloads and schedules.
• Coordinate with external contractors when needed.
• Communicate with production teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and contribute to improvements in equipment reliability.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Planned maintenance

PLC knowledge

Electrical safety

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Teamwork / communication

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC control systems

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join an established manufacturing organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills to join a busy industrial environment, supporting the safe and efficient operation of plant, machinery and associated systems.

Working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, responding to breakdowns and ensuring planned maintenance activities are completed effectively.

The position offers a varied workload, combining electrical and mechanical fault‑finding, installation work, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and respond to electrical and mechanical breakdowns, minimising downtime and disruption to production.
• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on plant, machinery and equipment.
• Complete electrical installation, repair and maintenance activities as required.
• Identify and resolve mechanical faults efficiently and effectively.
• Support the maintenance and reliability of electrical systems, plant controls and associated equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with relevant health and safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Complete risk assessments before undertaking maintenance activities.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to prioritise workloads and ensure maintenance schedules are achieved.
• Liaise with external contractors, assisting with the coordination and supervision of maintenance activities.
• Communicate effectively with production teams, management and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and contribute to ongoing improvements in equipment reliability and performance.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A recognised apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering/Maintenance.
• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault‑finding abilities.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing plant and machinery breakdowns.
• A good understanding of planned preventative maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance practices.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements, including risk assessments and safe working procedures.
• Good communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic computer literacy and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Experience maintaining complex production or manufacturing equipment.
• Previous involvement in equipment installations, modifications or improvement projects.Experience working alongside external maintenance contractors.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a practical, proactive engineer who enjoys fault‑finding, solving problems and keeping machinery operating efficiently. You'll be comfortable working in a hands‑on maintenance environment, taking responsibility for your work and responding logically to both planned maintenance requirements and unexpected breakdowns. A flexible approach, strong attention to detail and a commitment to safe working practices will be essential.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds